Woodbridge


Woodbridge


Woodbridge is an attractive riverside town close to the Suffolk coast and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was built on the banks of the river Deben and has a history of shipbuilding, rope making and sail-making. Edward III in the 14th century and Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century used Woodbridge built ships. These days the river is silted up and can only be used by pleasure craft. However, the riverside walks are excellent, and birdlife is wide and varied. There are pleasure trips from Woodbridge down the Deben and it is a very relaxing way to travel. The famous Tide Mill is restored and can be seen working, depending on the tide, but at other times there is an excellent model which the staff will demonstrate for those showing interest. The Riverside Theatre nearby is a thriving cinema and theatre. Across the river is the famous Sutton Hoo Burial Site, which has recently been taken over by the National Trust who have developed the site with an education centre, restaurant, shop and exhibition and interpretation centre. This is set well away from the Burial site, so it still retains its atmosphere of mystery and calm even on the busiest of days.

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Woodbridge Attractions

Buttrums Mill Windmill, Woodbridge Address: Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JJ Tel: +44 (0)1394 382045 A 6-storey brick tower dating from 1836 which is now fully restored with 4 shuttered sails and a working fantail for turning cap and sails to face the wind. It was last worked in 1928 and retains intact milling machinery including 4 pairs of millstones. The ground floor contains a display of the history and workings of the mill. Sandlings Forests Forest , Woodbridge Address: Forest Enterprise, Rendlesham Forest, Woodbridge, IP12 3NF Tel: +44 (0)1394 450164 Fax: +44 (0)1394 450179 The Sandlings covers woods in Rendlesham, Tangham and Dunwich. The Sandlings forests have quite a diverse mix of conifer plantations interspersed with broadleaved areas, lowland heathland and wetland areas. Rendlesham forest covers approximately 1500 hectares. This forest is our main area for recreation and there are various picnic sites and recreation areas. The main one is Rendlesham Forest Centre, it has 3 circular walks including disabled and visually impaired trail, and forest cycle trails. There is also a large picnic area and adventure playground. Suffolk Horse Museum Museum, Woodbridge Address: The Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LU Tel: +44 (0)1394 380643 Fax: +44 (0)1394 610058 An indoor exhibition about the Suffolk Punch breed of heavy horse. This illustrates the history of the breed through paintings, photographs and exhibits and shows how the breed was used. It includes shoeing, harness, the life of the horseman and depicts how Suffolks are bred and used today. Access via some very steep stairs, so unfortunately it is not wheelchair friendly. Woodbridge Museum Museum, Woodbridge Address: 5a Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP Tel: +44 (0)1394 380502 Exhibits reflect history and life of Woodbridge and its people. Particularly Thomas Seckford, Thomas Churchyard and Edward Fitzgerald. Also Anglo-Saxon sites at Sutton Hoo and Burrow Hill. Activity sheets for children available, free of charge. Woodbridge Tidemill Water Mill, Woodbridge Address: Tidemill Quay, Woodbridge, IP12 4SR Tel: +44 (0)1728 746959 Possibly the best known building in Suffolk, standing on the picturesque Woodbridge quayside. This mill is very popular with visitors in the summer months. The mill was built in 1793 and used until 1957. After full restoration, it was opened to the public in 1973. The machinery works at varying times and for varying periods, depending on the tides.

Woodbridge Accommodation

Wood Hall Hotel Wood Hall Drive, Shottisham, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3EG Tel: 01394 411283 The Old Station House Station Rd, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4AU Tel: 01394 384831 Crown & Castle Hotel Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2LJ Tel: 01394 450205 Butley Priory B & B The Priory, Butley, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3NR Tel: 01394 450046 The Bull Hotel Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LR Tel: 01394 382089

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